Repeat Prescriptions

Repeat prescriptions may be requested in writing, by telephone or by fax. Please note that you need to provides us with names of your medication.

Prescriptions can be collected 48 hours later.

If you would like us to post your prescription, we’ll need a stamped addressed envelope.

Prescription costs from April 2016

The NHS prescription charge is a flat-rate amount for those who can afford to pay for their medicines. The current prescription charge is £8.40 per item.

Prescription prepayment certificate (PPC)

People who have to pay NHS prescription charges and need them regularly or need a lot of prescription items could save money with a Prescription Prepayment Certificate.

A three monthly PPC is £29.10. This saves you money if you need 4 or more items in 3 months.

A 12 month certificate is £104.00 and saves money if you need 14 or more items in 12 months.

PPCs are available by 10 monthly direct debit instalment payments. The prescription prepayment certificates allow anyone to obtain all the prescriptions they need for £2 per week.

Telephone advice and order line: 0300 330 1341

You can get free NHS prescriptions if you:

are 60 or over

are under 16

are 16-18 and in full-time education

are pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months and have a valid maternity exemption certificate (MatEx)

have a specified medical condition and have a valid medical exemption certificate (MedEx)

have a continuing physical disability that prevents you from going out without help from another person and have a valid MedEx

hold a valid war pension exemption certificate and the prescription is for your accepted disability

are an NHS inpatient

You are also entitled to free prescriptions if you or your partner (including civil partners) are named on, or are entitled to, an NHS tax credit exemption certificate or a valid HC2 certificate (full help with health costs), or you receive either:

Income Support

Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance

Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, or Pension Credit Guarantee Credit

Medical exemption (MedEx) certificates have to be applied for and are issued to people who have: